AT A GLANCE
Nowadays European cities face a number of issues including fragmentation, stigmatisation of various groups, and social exclusion. The systemic meltdown of the late 2000s as well as the European migrant crisis and other societal issues, lead to degradation of certain areas in many cities, and the consequential marginalisation of groups of people living there.
The project is creating a network with a common strategy promoting social inclusion and decreasing marginalisation by the rehabilitation of depressed and abandoned areas of European cities through street art. Street art is seen as a form of social expression, which allows engagement of communities and the regeneration of neighbourhoods; it can increase local identity, mutual understanding and solidarity. Under this project, the street art will be realised in cooperation with citizens, artists, migrants, schools and local organisations.
OBJECTIVES
• Increasing citizens’ participation and solidarity;
• Connecting people of different backgrounds and cultures;
• Regenerating depressed and abandoned areas resulting in decreased marginalisation;
• Public awareness-raising activities to prevent discrimination and intolerance.
RESULTS
- Increased knowledge about mechanisms for social inclusion and citizens’ participation among partners
- Increased solidarity between citizens and marginalised groups though active participation and interaction with citizens pertaining to different walks of life, cultures, economic and/or social status in street art workshops
- Regeneration of depressed and critical areas of European cities, by using the power of street art in order to promote the intercultural dialogue and solidarity
- Increased awareness and engagement at the local level on social urban issues
- Dialogue between citizens and vulnerable groups (such as migrants, women and children) is encouraged during common activities and workshops at local and international level.
- Increased awareness on European values and the importance of strengthening the European integration process to share good practices related to face social exclusion and degradation, such as street art
- Increased awareness about importance of social inclusion and citizens’ participation for future cities development
- Regeneration of depressed and critical areas of European cities, by using the power of street art in order to promote the intercultural dialogue and solidarity
